Nope. Budget cuts. It seems that middle-class Americans aren't the only ones suffering from austerity measures: The scientists' decades-long quest to find sexy extraterrestrial lifeforms has been dealt a decisive blow.

But is finding ALF really that important? Does he (she/it) even exist? And would we care to meet him if he did? Post your thoughts in the comments section. And if you're an alien, please hang up and try again.